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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iran

Updated 2026-08-24 17:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions targeting countries and entities doing business with Iran, aimed at pressuring the country without military action.

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Axios
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that the U.S. will impose punishing sanctions on countries and entities that do business with Iran — an attempt to bring the country to heel absent renewed military strikes. Why it matters: The move is aimed at ratchetin
2026-08-24 17:14 UTC
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